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RE: Is Telematics Car Insurance Worth the Hassle?
Giving it time may help with genuinely rough driving habits, but it won’t necessarily fix a system that treats an emergency stop like poor driving. I’d compare the downside before enrolling, not just the advertised disco...
RE: Saving a few bucks on insuring your vintage ride
Saving A Few Bucks On Insuring Your Vintage Ride Man, you nailed it with the “paying to keep it in the garage” thing. I tried Hagerty for my ‘68 Mustang, thinking I’d finally cracked the code on cheap insurance. Turns o...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
I totally get where you’re coming from. It does feel like a bit of a racket sometimes, but man, Montana’s gravel roads are no joke. I’ve done a couple trips out there and even being careful, I picked up a chip in the win...
RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
That “occasional driver” thing always felt like a trap to me. I remember when my cousin was staying with us for a summer job - he only needed my car for errands here and there, nothing major. I figured, hey, he’s not liv...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I get what you’re saying about the paperwork - waiting is a pain, but at least you’re not fighting with someone who thinks “classic” just means “old and replaceable.” I had a similar run-in with a big-name insurer when m...
RE: Renting a car: stick with GEICO or pay for the rental company’s insurance?
Yeah, those exclusions can sneak up on you. I remember thinking my policy covered everything, but turns out there was a gap with “loss of use” fees from the rental company. Had to argue with both sides for weeks... not f...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
Yeah, I hear you on that. I always thought the digital cards would be enough, but after my brother got pulled over and couldn’t get a signal, he got a warning about not having a paper copy. Guess it’s just safer to have ...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
Yeah, I’ve always thought the whole “hold up today’s newspaper” thing was just for ransom notes or something. Never had to do that for insurance, thank goodness. My last claim, they just wanted a bunch of pics - front, b...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
I’ve never had a claim flat-out denied for skipping the police report, but man, it definitely made things drag on. The adjuster kept circling back with more questions, and it felt like I had to prove every little detail....
RE: Insurance renewal hikes caught me off guard
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience a couple of times. Sticking with my insurer for a while paid off when I had a claim - they really went to bat for me, probably because I’d bee...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Yeah, I’ve noticed those weird charges creeping in too. Last renewal, there was a “policy processing fee” that I swear wasn’t there before. My car’s a decade old and about as luxurious as a folding chair, so I don’t get ...
RE: Getting Time Off Approved For Family Needs: It Actually Worked!
Yeah, it’s wild how much back-and-forth it takes just to get a day off. I had to dig up forms from three years ago and still got radio silence for a week. I get that HR’s got their processes, but sometimes it feels like ...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Man, I’ve been there too - clipped a mirror in a tight parking lot once, barely left a mark. I debated for ages whether to call it in or just keep it between us. Ended up reporting it, mostly because I’m paranoid about s...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Haha, totally agree with you there. AAA used to be my go-to, but lately I've noticed they're not exactly speedy or cheap anymore. Last time I got stuck with a flat, they quoted me like 90 minutes... ended up calling a lo...
RE: Finally figured out how to stop worrying about roadside help running out
Totally agree, especially about luxury cars. Even with regular vehicles, I've found my insurance already covers roadside assistance for way less than standalone services. Double-checking your existing coverage can save y...